KIPP Nashville is a network of high-performing public schools that has been committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nation-wide and supports students to college graduation through our KIPP Through College program.
 
KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. 94% of our 2020 alumni graduated high school with acceptance to college and are projected to complete college at a rate 3x that of their peers. 86% of our students identify as Black or Latinx and 16% are identified as diverse learners. We are excited to continue our growth to ensure all students in Nashville have access to an excellent education.
 
Our mission is that, together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. If you share this belief, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to achieve, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview

The Director of Operations is the operational leader of the school and is critical to the successful and efficient running of KIPP Nashville schools. This role ensures the implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the Principal and Assistant Principal the opportunity to focus on students, families and instruction. The Director of Operations is an individual who embraces innovation and continuous improvement, is willing to get their hands dirty, and relishes the challenge of finding ways to work smarter. The Director of Operations will report to the Principal and regional Head of School Operations.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include, but are not limited to:

Recruit and Enroll Students

• Refine and execute student recruitment plan including mailings, phone calls, events, canvassing, etc.

• Refine and execute student attendance plan to meet school and regional goals

• Ensure full enrollment of the school 

• Ensure accurate collection of daily student attendance in student information systems

• Ensure contact with late/absent students

Operations and Team Management

• Work in close partnership with Principal and leadership team to ensure aligned procedures for school

• Directly manage operations team, operational interns, and volunteers

• Design procedures for and manage daily student arrival and dismissal, including tardiness and early dismissal

• Design procedures for and assist families and visitors

• Ensure response to all incoming communication for school

• Manage regular external communications including behavior and academic reports, school newsletter, and notification of unexpected changes

• Ensure all staff and students have all supplies and materials needed to be successful

Finance

• Partner with the Principal to build and monitor school budget

• Obtain bids; make, receive, distribute, and track purchases

• Manage school credit cards including collecting/submitting receipts

Transportation and Food Services

• Oversee daily student transportation to and from school

• Coordinate school field lessons

• Serve as a liaison between school and transportation team, and serve as primary point of contact for bus issues

• Ensure meals are served on time and food services staff have the necessary tools

• Serve as a liaison between school and food services team, and serve as primary point of contact for any issues

Human Resources

• Serve as liaison between regional Talent Team and employees regarding onboarding, licensing, and any other issues 

• Manage entry/exit process for new/departing employees

• Design and oversee staff attendance and PTO tracking process

Design Physical Environment of School

• Select furniture and ensure teachers have the necessary classroom tools they need

• Conduct campus audits

• Oversee maintenance of teacher work rooms and other shared spaces

• Design student uniforms and systems for families to purchase them

• Manage and oversee the school’s facilities and physical condition of building and site

Technology and Assessment

• Track computer equipment inventory

• Order, purchase, and set up software for instruction and assessment

• Design and execute systems for students to use software

• Serve as the assessment coordinator for the school (i.e. attend district assessment meetings, receive and return assessment materials)

• Manage campus-wide IT including internet, server, landline phones, copiers, printers are all in working order

Growth Mindset

• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Other

• Perform duties such as monitoring lunch, arrival, dismissal, covering classes, etc.

• Carry out any additional daily school duties as decided upon by the Principal

• Ensure effective field lessons, school events, and extracurricular activities

• Model school core values and character strengths at all times

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• Four or more years of work experience highly preferred 

• 2+ years experience in K-12 school operations strongly preferred; prior experience as a teacher a plus

• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students

• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, students, parents and community

• Demonstrated success with design and execution of logistics

• Experience managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes

• Demonstrated success managing a large budget and a clear understanding of how to read a detailed financial statement

• Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Somali preferred

Desired Characteristics

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community

• Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff

• Committed to being a leader for race and equity

• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward solutions

• Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through and flexibility

• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, students, parents and community

• Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders

• Superb personal organization skills to keep on top of deadlines and measures of accountability and a keen attention to detail

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. This position is exempt and follows a 12-month administrative schedule.

Apply directly online. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.